RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS JSS 2 CIVIC EDUCATION
Class: JSS 2
Subject: Civic Education
Topic: Relationship Between Federal, State, and Local Governments
Sub-topic: Understanding the Functions of Each Level
Duration: 40 minutes
Term: Second Term
Week: Week 2
Set Induction: Begin with a brief discussion on what students know about the roles of different government levels.
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should identify key responsibilities of the Federal, State, and Local Governments.
Embedded Core Skills: Critical thinking, Communication, Collaboration
Learning Materials: Whiteboard, markers, diagrams illustrating government functions, examples of bye-laws from local governments.
Content:
- Federal Government functions.
- State Government roles and responsibilities.
- The significance of Local Government in governance.
Hello JSS 2 students,
Today, we’re exploring the vital relationship between the Federal, State, and Local Governments in our country. Let’s break it down:
- Federal Government:
- The big boss! It handles crucial national matters like defense, police, army, foreign affairs, and currency issues.
- Keeps an eye on the states and local governments to ensure everything runs smoothly.
- State Government:
- State governors lead state governments, overseeing important aspects like the State Council of Chiefs and State Civil Service Commission.
- The State Executive Council, led by the governor, plays a key role in the efficient operation of the state.
- Local Government:
- The grassroots level of governance, headed by the local government chairman.
- Local laws are crafted and known as bye-laws.
Understanding how these three levels work together helps maintain order and progress in our nation. Feel free to ask questions!
Presentation:
Step 1: Introduce the concept of federalism and its three tiers.
Step 2: Discuss the distinct functions of each government level.
Step 3: Engage students in a group activity to create a visual representation of government functions.
Teacher’s Activities: Explain key points, facilitate group discussions, guide the activity.
Learners Activities: Participate in discussions, work collaboratively on the activity, ask questions.
Assessment:
- The ________ government is responsible for defence, police, and foreign affairs. a. Local b. State c. Federal d. Municipal
- The State Governor oversees the State Council of ________. a. Chiefs b. Ministers c. Elders d. Captains
- Local Government is the ________ level of government in the country. a. Second b. Fourth c. Third d. Primary
- The laws made by the Local Government are called ________. a. State laws b. Federal laws c. Bye-laws d. City laws
- The State Executive Council is headed by the ________. a. President b. Governor c. Mayor d. Commissioner
- Federal Government supervises both ________ and Local Governments. a. Cities b. States c. Villages d. Towns
- The central government is also known as the ________ government. a. Regional b. Municipal c. Federal d. Provincial
- The State Government is responsible for the smooth running of the ________. a. State b. Country c. Region d. Province
- Local Government is headed by the ________ chairman. a. City b. Town c. County d. Village
- The State Governor is the head of the ________ government. a. Central b. Regional c. State d. Local
- The Federal Government is in charge of ________ matters. a. Currency b. Local c. Municipal d. Village
- The State Council of Chiefs is overseen by the ________. a. Mayor b. Governor c. President d. Chief
- The laws made by the Local Government are known as ________. a. State laws b. City laws c. Municipal laws d. Bye-laws
- The State Executive Council assists the ________ in governing the state. a. Mayor b. Governor c. President d. Chief
- Local Government is the ________ tier of government. a. Second b. Third c. Fourth d. Fifth
Evaluation: Assess understanding through a short quiz, encourage questions for clarification, and provide feedback on the group activity.
